Live Transcribe vs VerbaliTalk Forever
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Live Transcribe
This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.
- Real-time transcription
- 145+ languages supported
- Adjustable text size
- Dark mode
- Save and share transcripts
- Offline transcription for 9 languages
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Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps. Accurate live captions for d/Deaf and hard of hearing. Reliable in noisy places and group settings. Perfect alongside hearing aids when they aren’t enough. BUILT DIFFERENT • Accuracy — Best-in-class captions in 145+ languages. • Noisy Places — Works well in restaurants, in groups, and at distance. • Offline Mode — Continue when Wi-Fi or cellular drops. • Privacy — You choose if and when to share your transcripts. • Readability — Large, bold text for tired eyes and distant viewing. • Speaker Detection — Follow group chats with color-coded words. • Simplicity — Easily adopted by older and less-technical people. • Independent — Sustainable, iOS only, not affiliated with Google. DESIGNED FOR YOU • Deaf & Hard of Hearing — Stay independent at home and at work. • Hearing Aid Users — When aids fall short in noise or in groups. • Recent Hearing Loss — Rejoin the conversation right away. • Hearing Spouses & Family — Communicate more easily with a loved one. • Caregivers & Adult Children — Support a parent, child, or patient. • Faith-Community Members — Follow sermons, prayers, and group study. TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS • 6+ years on the market. • 15m+ conversations captioned. • 100m+ minutes transcribed. • 20k+ paying customers. • 10k+ App Store reviews at 4.6 stars. • 100+ hours per year of customer interviews. Your privacy is our top priority, and the app is designed to give you full control over whether your conversation transcripts — medical, legal, family, end-of-life, or otherwise — are summarized or shared. LIFE-CHANGING FOR FAMILIES “This app has changed my 86-year-old mother’s life. It is simple and easy for her and her friends to use. This is so important for the elderly since so many other apps are way too complicated. She can really have one-on-one conversations.” — Mark M SIMPLE TO USE • Place iPhone or iPad near the conversation. • Read what each person is saying on-screen as they speak. • Follow family dinners, doctor’s appointments, meetings, and more. HERE TO STAY Live Transcribe is an independent paid product, and we’re confident in its value. Your subscription allows us to run our captioning service day and night, and keep the app running smoothly on Apple’s devices. We answer to you — our customers and community — not advertisers, so when you need us next year, we’ll still be here. Current pricing is shown in-app and on our website. MADE IN CALIFORNIA Live Transcribe is built and supported by Mighty Fine Apps, a tight-knit team based in San Francisco. Our founder Rob Norback first created the app to communicate with his grandfather who was deaf in his later years, and we continue to shape it around the real communication needs of older adults and all those with some level of hearing loss. FURTHER READING • About Us: https://livetranscribe.app • Privacy Policy: https://livetranscribe.app/legal/privacy • Terms & Conditions: https://livetranscribe.app/legal/terms We love your questions and feedback! Get in touch at support@mightyfine.app.
VerbaliTalk Forever
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VerbaliTalk is a powerful AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) app built for adults, seniors, and literate children who are unable to speak—temporarily or long-term. It is designed for people recovering from stroke, surgery, anesthesia, intubation, or living with conditions that limit speech but not comprehension. VerbaliTalk focuses on speed, clarity, and dignity, using short text responses instead of pictures—because many users don’t need symbols, they need their words back.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Live Transcribe at Free against VerbaliTalk Forever's $299.99. Live Transcribe also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). VerbaliTalk Forever's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Live Transcribe is free to download; VerbaliTalk Forever costs $299.99 up front. Live Transcribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VerbaliTalk Forever asks for nothing beyond the download.
Live Transcribe ships an update every 3 days, VerbaliTalk Forever every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Live Transcribe | VerbaliTalk Forever |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $299.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (8.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #119 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 231 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mighty Fine Apps LLC | Verbali.io |
Bugs and requests
Live Transcribe
Reported bugs
3 issues- Transcription stops unexpectedly
- Deletes correct transcription
- Incompatible with some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Distinguish between multiple speakers
- Ability to use on Mac
- More than 5 hours of premium transcription per month
- Improved accuracy for medical/technical terms
VerbaliTalk Forever
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Live Transcribe
- Live Transcribe Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
- Live Transcribe Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Live Transcribe Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Starter$9.991 Month
- Try Real-Time Transcription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Live Transcribe Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Starter3 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
- Live Transcribe Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
VerbaliTalk Forever
No in-app purchases
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